ST7 1AF is a mixed residential area on St Johns Wood, 0.1km from Kidsgrove in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST7, ST7 1AF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00150760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS WOOD, ST7 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS WOOD, ST7 1AF.
249
53
£ 34,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST7 1AF — age 53, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1AF. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 413,279
2 sales · Mean £ 413,279
Terraced
£ 146,250
4 sales · Mean £ 148,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST7 1AF is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The King's CofE Academy
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
Kidsgrove Primary School
Kidsgrove Secondary School
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- HOME BARGAINS0.2 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC1.0 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.9 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.2 km
- STONEBANK STORES0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.6 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.5 km
- CROWN AND THISTLE0.4 km
- RAILWAY INN0.2 km
- THE PLOUGH INN0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.5 km
- THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.2 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.2 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI0.1 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD1.0 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- LIDL0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- CHUCKS PERI PERI0.2 km
- KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.2 km
- THE FORBIDDEN CITY0.2 km
- TIGERBITE0.2 km
- TUNG SHING0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.3 km
- Alsager4.0 km
- Longport5.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns RC Primary School0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- St Johns RC Primary School0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Meadows Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71AF · Data under Open Government Licence